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U.S. - Seats - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Seats - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Aug 16, 2023

United States Seat Price Up by Small Margin to $45.3 per Unit

U.S. Seat Import Price in June 2023

In June 2023, the seat price stood at $45.3 per unit (CIF, US), approximately mirroring the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 6.8% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $56.4 per unit in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($157 per unit), while the price for China ($25.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

U.S. Seat Import Prices By Country (USD Per Unit)
COUNTRYImport Price of Seat in U.S. (USD per unit)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
Mexico158145168149156178199166186171176150157
Canada137181107151136143119103129116159131136
Vietnam79.182.883.177.776.679.482.983.581.383.279.091.391.4
China32.033.934.636.535.535.734.032.530.626.827.126.025.6
Average47.149.152.455.256.455.552.749.447.047.044.544.745.3

U.S. Seat Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In June 2023, the product with the highest price was seats; of a kind used for aircraft ($6,077 per unit), while the price for non-upholstered seats with metal frames ($16.9 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by seats; of a kind used for aircraft (+3.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Seat Imports

In June 2023, supplies from abroad of seats decreased by -9.6% to 23M units for the first time since March 2023, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when imports increased by 20% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 30M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, seat imports reduced to $1B (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when imports increased by 14% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 1.4B units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Seat Imports by Type

Non-upholstered seats with metal frames (8.7M units), upholstered seats with wooden frames (5.7M units) and upholstered seats with metal frames (4M units) were the main products of seat imports to the United States, together comprising 81% of total imports. Seats; n.e.s. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), non-upholstered seats with wooden frames, seats for motor vehicles, seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan and seats; of a kind used for aircraft lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the biggest increases were in seats; of a kind used for aircraft (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, upholstered seats with wooden frames ($553M) constituted the largest type of seat supplied to the United States, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by non-upholstered seats with metal frames ($147M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by upholstered seats with metal frames, with a 13% share.

U.S. Seat Imports by Country

In June 2023, China (16M units) constituted the largest seat supplier to the United States, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, seat imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (2.9M units), sixfold. Mexico (642K units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China amounted to -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-2.5% per month) and Mexico (-1.0% per month).

In value terms, the largest seat suppliers to the United States were China ($422M), Vietnam ($261M) and Mexico ($101M), together accounting for 76% of total imports. Canada and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.9%.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of -0.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the seat market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 29321000 - Seats for motor vehicles
  • Prodcom 30305010 - Seats for aircraft, parts thereof
  • Prodcom 31001155 -
  • Prodcom 31001159 -
  • Prodcom 31001170 - Upholstered seats with metal frames (excluding swivel seats, m edical, surgical, dental or veterinary seats, barbers
  • Prodcom 31001190 - Non-upholstered seats with metal frames (excluding medical, s urgical, dental or veterinary seats, barbers
  • Prodcom 31001210 - Seats convertible into beds (excluding garden seats or camping equipment)
  • Prodcom 31001230 - Seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials
  • Prodcom 31001250 - Upholstered seats with wooden frames (including three piece suites) (excluding swivel seats)
  • Prodcom 31001290 - Non-upholstered seats with wooden frames (excluding swivel seats)
  • Prodcom 31001300 - Other seats, of HS

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  • United States

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  • Per Capita consumption
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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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